A Stitch to Wear

powering through

I decided that it wasn't that big of a dent. And it wouldn't bother me too much. And that I would just continue on.

 

Can you tell that I am close to the end? Or that I can't help myself when it comes to knitting Grade? Or both?

Gift Wrapping :: The December Birthdays

Gift Wrapping :: Standard Variations

Gift Wrapping :: Forked Ribbon Ends

 
1) Fold in half length-wise

 
 
2) Cut at an approximate 45 degree angle from the center outward

Done.

Gift Wrapping :: Ribbon Name Tags

 
A quick How-To if you are interested.

NOTICE: If you are family, do not click the link - it is peeking (and not in the spirit of the season). I expect convincing looks of surprise when the time comes.

Gift Wrapping :: My Favorite Bag

 

I make a smaller version of this. I use remnants or fat quarters and often find that the rectangles are a little unorthodox (for mini pillowcases), but enclose the gifts all the same.

Gift Wrapping

 
So, my brain falls out every year around The Gifting. Unfortunately, this is not the year of the handmade gift. My pride has mourned that loss and graciously, thankfully moved on.

For many years my realm of handmade gifting has been seeping into handmade gift wrapping. Yes, it strikes a note of terror into my heart as well. And there has been many a late night when I wondered if it was worth it. (The stress - never. The result - always.) I have found remnants of my handmade gift wrapping on cork-boards, teddy bears, picture frames and generally sprinkled into the lives of my friends and family in ways I couldn't have dreamed (this may be because they are well aware of my style of crazy, but I like to think it's because I've done good work). When it comes down to it folks hoard the things that we make for them, and if one takes the time (even on the little, seemingly inconsequential, things) they keep it in their lives as a reminder that somebody cares enough for them to make the extra time.

I've put together a few posts to show you what I do.

total

blanket + thread + poem = comfort blanket as requested

Testing

prepared

Now I can focus on The Gifting.